Azerbaijan backs Pakistan amid tensions with India

Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India, Azerbaijan has announced full support for Pakistan and expressed strong solidarity with its government and people.

In a formal letter addressed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Azerbaijani government voiced concern over the current situation and condemned the recent actions of the Indian military.

The message was delivered by Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, who conveyed a special note of support from his government.

According to an official statement, Azerbaijan extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those affected by recent hostilities and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.

The government of Azerbaijan also called for a peaceful resolution to the dispute through diplomatic channels.

In his message, Ambassador Farhadov shared good wishes for the people of Pakistan, reaffirming Azerbaijan’s commitment to cooperation and support during this critical time.

Tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified following a attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which resulted in the deaths of 22 tourists. India has accused Pakistan of being involved in the incident—an allegation Islamabad has strongly denied.

In the wake of the attack, India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and the closure of the Wagah-Attari land crossing with Pakistan. The actions have drawn strong condemnation from Pakistan's National Security Committee (NSC), which warned that any attempt to block the flow of water would be considered an act of war under international law.

The situation escalated further during the night of May 6 and 7, when Indian forces reportedly launched missile attacks on six locations within Pakistan. According to the DG ISPR, at least 31 civilians, including women and children, were martyred and 71 others were injured in the strikes.